As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, Growclass founder and CEO Sarah Stockdale joins Ask AI to discuss why women are adopting AI more slowly than men, what that means for the future of work, and how programs like AI Skills Lab Canada are helping underrepresented professionals gain confidence and advance with these tools.Visot our episode post to get all the links and more info about this interview đđđhttps://www.askai.org/post/e60-is-ai-helping-women-advance-or-holding-them-back
In this episode, Ask AI host Elena Putilina talks with Gabe Batstone, CEO and co-founder of Contextere, about the future of âblue collar AI.â Gabe explains how their AI copilot, Madison, empowers industrial workers by delivering real-time, context-rich insight, reducing risks, increasing safety, and speeding up complex repairs.Itâs a powerful story of human-AI collaboration born on the front lines of aerospace, energy, and manufacturing.Their conversation somewhat flips the script on AI and automation. Instead of replacing jobs, Contextereâs tools help field workers make better, faster, and safer decisions, especially in high-stakes, industrial settings. It's about augmentation, not automation.What youâll hear:- Why âblue collarâ workers are among the least likely to be automated- How Madison curates intelligence from 10+ systems to reduce time and risk- Why co-creation with users shaped their voice-first design approachVisit the episode post to get all the links and resources mentioned:https://www.askai.org/post/e59-can-ai-become-a-trusted-tool-for-industrial-field-workers-gabe-batstone-contextereYou can also download this episode and listen or watch on-demand by searching "Ask AI" wherever you get your podcasts.ABOUT ASK AI:Ask AI is an independent nonprofit that collaborates with volunteers, industry experts, and AI innovators to share free content and resources that help people spot the opportunities and navigate the challenges associated with the increased adoption of artificial intelligence at work. Visit our website to subscribe: https://www.askai.org/subscribe
AI is transforming how people search for information and how businesses attract customers online. In this episode of the Ask AI Podcast, host Elena Putilina talks with Brock Murray, Co-Founder and COO of seoplusplus, a leading Canadian digital agency.Brock shares how large language models like ChatGPT are shifting user behavior away from traditional search engines and why this signals a major turning point for digital marketers. He explains the rise of Generative Engine Optimization GEO, the resurgence of platforms like Wikipedia and Reddit, and why SEO fundamentals still matter.Youâll hear how Brockâs team is using AI responsibly including developing a custom anonymizer for safer client data handling and how theyâre preparing their staff with training experimentation and a strong growth mindset.Visit the episode post for all the links and resources mentioned: https://www.askai.org/post/how-is-ai-impacting-seo-and-the-future-of-growth-agenciesABOUT ASK AIAsk AI is an independent nonprofit that collaborates with volunteers, industry experts, and AI innovators to share free content and resources that help people spot the opportunities and navigate the challenges associated with the increased adoption of artificial intelligence at work. Subscribe: https://www.askai.org/subscribe
Episode 57 of the Ask AI podcast features a conversation with Eric Sigel, a data scientist and biotech innovator with over 20 years of experience.The discussion delves into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of scientific research, particularly in drug discovery, but not always at the expected pace or in anticipated ways. Eric shares insights from his work at X-Chem, where he developed the scientific computing and data science infrastructure for their DNA-Encoded Library platform, and at ZebiAI, a spin-off company that applied machine learning to DEL technology and was acquired by Relay Therapeutics. The episode explores the challenges of integrating AI into laboratory workflows, the bottlenecks that persist despite technological advancements, and the evolving skill sets required for scientists to keep pace with AI's rapid evolution. For more details, please visit the episode post.ABOUT ASK AI PODCASTAsk AI is an independent nonprofit that collaborates with volunteers, industry experts, and AI innovators to share free content and resources that help people spot the opportunities and navigate the challenges associated with the increased adoption of artificial intelligence at work. Visit: askai.org
Welcome to Expert Insights, a new show format from of the Ask AI podcast where industry leaders share their thoughts about the opportunities and challenges related to AI adoption in the workplace.This episode features Stephen Ghigliotty, the co-founder of MarketingEducation.ai, a free community designed to help marketers and educators navigate the AI revolution.With over 25 years of experience at global advertising firms including Accenture and Saatchi & Saatchi, and contributing to the curriculum for Canadaâs top marketing certification at the Canadian Marketing Association, Stephen has shaped how professionals learn and grow in this vital field.In this episode, Stephen shares practical tips on how marketers can get started with AI and start using it to their career advantage.Visit: https://marketingeducation.ai/SUGGESTED RESOURCES:Stephen suggested the following free training resoruces as a good place for marketers who are new to artificial intelligence to get started:Google AI Essentials: https://grow.google/certificates/en_ca/ai-essentialsGoogle Machine Learning & AI For All Levels:https://cloud.google.com/learn/training/machinelearning-aiABOUT ASK AI:Ask AI is an independent nonprofit that collaborates with volunteers, industry experts, and AI innovators to share free content and resources that help people spot the opportunities and navigate the challenges associated with the increased adoption of artificial intelligence at work.Subscribe: https://www.askai.org/subscribe
The Ask AI podcast caught up with Charles C. Onu, the CEO and Co-Founder of Ubenwa Health, the Montreal startup whose Nanni mobile application enables professionals and parents to "shazam" baby cries in order to get actionable healthcare insights in hospital delivery rooms, nurseries, and homes. Stay one step ahead of AI opportunities and disruptions. Subscribe to the Ask AI newsletter to get human-curated news roundups, up-coming events, and key social posts PLUS exclusive interviews, expert videos, and open research. Visit: https://www.askai.org
Ask AI caught up with Jared Lindzon, leading journalist (BBC, Toronto Star, Rolling Stone, New York Times, TIME) and top observer of the trends and forces that are shaping job skills, careers, the very nature of modern work itself. Get all the links and more from the episode post: https://www.askai.org/post/e54-how-is-artificial-intelligence-going-to-impact-the-evolution-of-work Special thanks to our series sponsor Cinchy, the enterprise Data Collaboration Platform that provides the cure for data complexity. Learn more: https://link.cinchy.com/nehj
In Episode 53 of the Ask AI podcast, host Melissa meets with David Scharbach, a proud father, community builder, and founder of multiple major AI events, including the Toronto Machine Learning Series, MLOps World, Generative AI Summit, and Impulse AI Latam which has involved planning and coordinating over 100 individual events featuring more than 700 speakers. As a key figure on the international AI scene for over a decade, his insights into what its like working with AI founders and researchers (whose natural disposition does not always tend towards active community engagment) are gold dust for those seeking to engage with them. Visit our episode post to stream the video version and get all the links: https://www.askai.org/post/e53-what-is-it-like-hosting-over-one-hundred-major-artificial-intelligence-events
In this episode of the Ask AI podcast, host Melissa Kargiannakis explores the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence, law, and technology with Dr. Maura Grossman, a lawyer, researcher, and a faculty member at the University of Waterloo and Osgoode Hall Law School. Their conversation delves into the nuances of AI in legal practices, emphasizing the significant impacts and potential pitfalls of AI tools like ChatGPT in legal documentation and court proceedings. Dr. Grossman's experience at the intersection of technology and law, including pioneering work in eDiscovery and Technology Assisted Review (TAR) provides a compelling perspective on the evolution of legal tech and its future trajectory. LINKS: Episode post: https://www.askai.org/post/e52-what-is-the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-modern-legal-systems Podcast version: https://www.askai.org/podcast THANKING OUR SPONSOR: Sincere thanks to series sponsor Cinchy, the enterprise Data Collaboration Platform that provides the cure for data complexity. ABOUT ASK AI: Ask AI is an independent nonprofit that's been dedicated to helping students, startups, and working professionals stay one step ahead of artificial intelligence disruption since 2017. Our volunteers produce a popular newsletter, podcast, videos, free events, and open research. Visit our website to subscribe and learn more about volunteering, content collaborations, and sponsorship opportunities.
At first glance, the use of AI tools and the goal of delivering increasingly person-focused healthcare might seem at odds, and that might be true except for the fact that treating patients has become incredibly complicated. Combine that with a global shortage of healthcare professionals and suddendly a clearer role for artificial intelligence begins to emerge.In this episode, we meet Dr. Alexandra T. Greenhill, Founder, CEO, and Chief Medical Officer of Careteam Technologies to explore how she navigates the complexities of AI in healthcare, bridging the gap between what is possible and what's happening.Visit our episode post to get links to the podcast version and much more:https://www.askai.org/post/e51-how-is-ai-supporting-human-centered-healthcareEnterprise Data Collaboration? It's Cinchy!Special thanks to our series sponsor Cinchy, the enterprise Data Collaboration Platform that enables people, systems, and AI models to co-produce intelligent data products that can be reused for unlimited IT delivery projects while eliminating data integration and making it virtually impossible for people or AI models to violate data protection controls. Visit: https://link.cinchy.com/nehjInterested in artificial intelligence? â â Subscribe to the Ask AI newsletterâ â to stay on top of news, people, and events PLUS receive our original content, open research, and special offers. Visit: https://www.askai.org
If an AI model at a university performs an analysis of a large dataset and detects a new pattern, or generates a fresh insight, who should get the credit? The algorithm? The academic? Both? Academic integrity is just one of the many ways in which artificial intelligence is poised to disrupt the lives of instructors and researchers at our top universities. Tune into this episode of the Ask AI podcast as host Melissa Kagiannakis sits down with Dr. Christian Blouin, the Institutional Lead for AI Strategy at Dalhousie University, to learn how he is supporting its faculty though the disruption created by artificial intelligence. Visit our episode post to get links to the podcast version and related episodes: https://www.askai.org/post/e50-how-should-artificial-intelligence-be-used-in-universities Responsible AI for the enterprise? It's Cinchy! Special thanks to our series sponsor Cinchy, the enterprise Data Collaboration Platform that enables people, systems, and AI models to co-produce intelligent data products that can be reused for unlimited IT delivery projects while eliminating data integration and making it virtually impossible for people or AI models to violate data protection controls. Visit: https://link.cinchy.com/nehj Interested in artificial intelligence? Subscribe to the Ask AI newsletterâ â to stay on top of news, people, and events PLUS receive our latest content, open research, and special offers. Visit: https://www.askai.org
Catch the Ask AI interview with Joelle Pineau, Vice President of AI Research at Meta, to learn about her AI journey, her work leading Metaâs FAIR teams from MontrĂ©al, and the importance of repeatability, openness, and diversity in AI research. Special thanks to our series sponsor Cinchy, the enterprise Data Collaboration Platform that enables people, systems, and AI models to co-produce intelligent data products that can be reused for unlimited IT delivery projects while eliminating data integration and making it virtually impossible for people or AI models to violate data protection controls. Interested in artificial intelligence? â Subscribe to the Ask AI newsletterâ to stay on top of news, people, and events PLUS receive our latest content, open research, and special offers.
Tune in to this Ask AI check-in as host Carolyne Pelletier meets David MacLaren, CEO and Founder of MediaValet to ask the question: How is AI being used to extend the impact of Dr. Jane Goodall's research? Watch the video and get all the links from the episode post.
Catch the Ask AI interview with Stephany Lapierre, CEO and founder of Tealbook, the supplier data foundation that uses AI and ML to enable supply-side innovation and power e-procurement tech stacks. Â Get all the links from our episode post
Catch the Ask AI interview with Amit Deshwar, VP and Head of Predictive Systems at Deep Genomics, the AI Workbench used to prioritize transformational RNA therapeutics for genetic diseases. Get all the links from our episode post
Catch the Ask AI interview with Liran Belenzon, co-founder & CEO of BenchSci, the AI-assisted application accelerating science at 16 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies and over 4,500 research centers worldwide. Visit our episode post to get all the links.
Tune in to this Ask AI interview as our host Melissa Kargianakkis meets Monish Gandhi, Founder & CEO of Gradient Ascent AI, to ask the question: Why are all businesses destined to become AI businesses? Visit our episode post to get all the links
Catch this Ask AI interview with Arooj Ahmed Qureshi, Data Scientist at EnPowered, the Waterloo-based energy payment platform that predicts spikes in electricity prices, allowing customers to shift usage to save on average 48% on electricity costs while also reducing emissions. Click here to get all the links and stream the video from our episode post.
Catch this Ask AI team check-in with Yves Daoust, Founder and CTO at Winter Farm who were awarded $2.9M to use AI/ML to optimize greenhouse-based food production. Click here to get all the links and stream the video from our episode post.
Catch this Team Check-in with Greg Johnston, President of Carl Data Solutions, the Vancouver-based predictive analytics startup that recently signed an environmental monitoring deal with Los Angeles Sanitation Districts, a utility that serves over 5.6 million people. Get all the links and steam the video version from our episode post:  https://www.askai.org/post/e41-how-is-ai-powering-environmental-monitoring-in-major-cities